Mets Notes from Spring Training: 3/8

News and notes will be emerging throughout the day.  This post will be updated as new pieces of information come in (newest at the top)…

Mar 3, 2013; Jupiter, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee (35) throws during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

• After being sent to New York to be examined for a thyroid condition, Jenrry Mejia is back in camp and is planning to return to the mound today.  He’s been advised to refrain from eating seafood.

• The Mets travel to Lakeland today to take on Detroit.  The game won’t be on TV or radio, but can be followed via MLB Gameday.  Here’s the lineup:

1. Ruben Tejada, SS
2. Jordany Valdespin, LF
3. Collin Cowgill, CF
4. Mike Baxter, RF
5. Travis d’Arnaud, C
6. Zach Lutz, 3B
7. Andrew Brown, DH
8. Brandon Hicks, 1B
9. Brian Bixler, 2B

RHP Dillon Gee gets the start.

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